RTÉ
Raidió Teilifís Éireann. Ireland's national television and radio broadcaster. It began broadcasting radio in 1926 and television in 1961.
# rte - Saturday 3 November, 2012
‘Life has been good to me’ – Bill O’Herlihy on luck, Lowry, Lance and retirement
The legendary RTÉ sports presenter talks about his life growing up in Cork, the luck that has been afforded to him, his dealings with Michael Lowry, Lance Armstrong and life after he retires in 2014.
# rte - Friday 2 November, 2012
Pro12 Cheat Sheet: Your guide to this weekend’s inter-provincial rugby action
Ulster and Munster kick the league weekend off while Connacht have Italian visitors and Leinster play the champions.
# rte - Wednesday 31 October, 2012
‘Ireland win at the Bell’s Whisky Stadium’ – Murrayfield considering name-change
The Scottish Rugby Union are hoping to follow in the footsteps of the IRFU that changed Lansdowne Road to the Aviva Stadium.
Audio: ‘There’s something about Bill O’Herlihy’ – Taoiseach hails ‘Billo’
Listen to the full tribute Taoiseach Enda Kenny paid to legendary RTÉ sports presenter Bill O’Herlihy at the launch of his book in Dublin last night.
# rte - Saturday 27 October, 2012
Can you recognise these 23 old TV and radio themes?
The analogue switchoff marks the end of an era – so we’ve pulled together some sound clips. How many can you get?
# rte - Friday 26 October, 2012
Donogh Diamond new editor of RTÉ’s Prime Time
The reporter and presenter has been with the flagship show for 15 years.
Pro12 Cheat Sheet: Your guide to this weekend’s inter-provincial rugby action
Ulster look to make it eight in a row against the Dragons, while Munster will target a hefty win over Zebre.
# rte - Thursday 25 October, 2012
The 5 at 5: Thursday
5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…
RTÉ handled 2,600 Saorview calls on Wednesday
Many viewers in Northern Ireland cut off, although the Irish government is expected to release details of a new transmitter that will allow northern viewers to tune into RTÉ.
# rte - Wednesday 24 October, 2012
The 5 at 5: Wednesday
5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…
George Lee joins Prime Time as part of RTÉ News shake-up
RTE has announced a range of changes to its current affairs programmes – including a new focus on investigative work.
Have they turned off your TV signal? Never mind, here’s Irish sports television on one page
Who needs a set-top box?
# rte - Tuesday 23 October, 2012
Former RTÉ London Editor to join Concern Worldwide
O’Connell is to join the Concern Worldwide London office, working with the fundraising, marketing and policy, communications and campaigns teams on ‘special projects’.
‘I run the show’ and 13 other things Pat McQuaid said on RTÉ this morning
The UCI President gave a wide-ranging interview on RTÉ Radio 1 as cycling continues to deal with the fall-out from the Lance Armstrong case.
# rte - Sunday 21 October, 2012
‘Wahey!’ – Rozanna Purcell trains in bikini for Celebrity Bainisteoir
But how did her team feel about it?
# rte - Thursday 18 October, 2012
Digital head wants “all of RTÉ” to convert to online
Múirne Laffan tells Dublin Web Summit that RTÉ need to “work together” with other media outlets as online become priority.
# rte - Tuesday 16 October, 2012
Liam Brady: We’ll look ridiculous to the football world if we sack Trapattoni
The Italian’s former assistant in the Ireland footballing set-up launched a blistering defence of the embattled coach.
Trapattoni pleased with young players and confident Ireland are back on track
The Italian dismissed further speculation on his coaching future and proclaimed ‘a golden goal’ for Marc Wilson.
Tune in: Trevor Brennan to make his homecoming on RTÉ tonight
The former Leinster and Ireland forward returns to his native Leixlip in the TV show.
The 9 at 9: Tuesday
Nine things you need to know this morning.
# rte - Monday 15 October, 2012
You’ll never walk alone: 1.6 million tune in on Ireland’s night of pain
Was the Late Late Show really that bad on Friday night?
# rte - Sunday 14 October, 2012
RTÉ to stay 50-50 for referendum debates – but news coverage ‘cannot be prejudged’
The national broadcaster is dropping a ‘stopwatch’ system for news broadcasts, but will keep it for formal debates.
# rte - Friday 12 October, 2012
How many things can you spot on One Direction’s TV3 rider?
And they’re on the move again girls. RTÉ beckons…
Nicolas Roche: Everybody cheats at some stage in some aspect of life
The Irishman was critical of cyclists, such as Lance Armstrong, that have been accused of sustained doping practices.
RTÉ told to ‘take greater care’ after complaint over Late Late abortion interviews
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland rejected the complaint but warned over the separation of human interest and political stories.
Prime Time was “fair, impartial” on Quinn family
BAI publishes its reasons for rejecting Quinns’ allegations of bias and factual inaccuracy against RTÉ current affairs show.
# rte - Wednesday 10 October, 2012
Video: Charlie Bird meets Curb Your Enthusiam in hilarious mashup
Prepare to cringe.
# rte - Tuesday 9 October, 2012
The School Around the Corner is coming back
“They’ve computers now you see….is the school around the corner just the same?”
# rte - Monday 8 October, 2012
VIDEO: RTÉ’s one-take promo for Big Week is impressive…
…but we also like a similar idea performed by a school in Lisburn earlier this year.
One injured after multiple-vehicle collision in Dublin
The incident occurred at 8.30am today and one man was brought to hospital, gardaí said.
# rte - Saturday 6 October, 2012
It’s the end of analogue TV in Ireland – but what happens to Aertel?
Don’t worry: the old black and green text may be gone but you’ll still be able to check page 180 to see what’s on TV.
Gerry Ryan to be inducted into radio ‘hall of fame’
PPI radio awards create new category – Ryan, Seán Bán Breathnach and Candy Devine share honour.
# rte - Thursday 27 September, 2012
RTE seeking further job cuts
State broadcaster is reviewing applications not decided on by management.
# rte - Sunday 23 September, 2012
Time Machine: Here’s how 26 popular websites used to look
Have you ever seen the very first version of RTE.ie? Or wondered what the name ‘Daft’ came from?
Column: I love RTÉ, but I don’t want an internet tax to pay for it
Is the ‘household broadcasting charge’ really the best we can do to support the Irish media, asks Paul Quigley.
Near consensus – but here’s why both sides will get 50/50 coverage in the Referendum
With little opposition to the referendum so far, there are suggestions that broadcasters will simply cut down on coverage rather than have to give 50/50 airtime to both sides.
# rte - Friday 21 September, 2012
Best RTÉ Guide parody Twitter account you’ll see today
Craig Doyle Week, Ireland’s Biggest Trucks, Mary Wilson Ninja Tutles…. my sides.
RTÉ to move regional operations to local ITs
The partnerships will save the broadcaster over €1 million, it says.
# rte - Thursday 20 September, 2012
Column: Why I don’t watch Vincent Browne
… or Prime Time, for that matter, Ciarán Mc Mahon writes.
# rte - Monday 17 September, 2012
Jimmy Magee: Michelle Smith should have carried Olympic Torch
The RTÉ sports comentator also says Lance Armstrong was clean during his seven-year reign as Tour de France champion.






















































